The nurse should advise the client to do which of the following to reduce the risk of falls due to orthostatic hypotension from antihypertensive drugs? Select all that apply

Question

A) Sit on the bed for 1 or 2 minutes when rising from a lying position.
B) Rise quickly from a chair when moving to a standing position.
C) Take the antihypertensive less frequently if hypotension occurs.
D) Have someone assist the client if dizziness or weakness occurs.
E) Increase salt intake to counteract the hypotension.

Answer 1

Ans: A, D
Feedback:
The nurse explains that when rising from a lying position, the client should sit on the edge of the bed for 1 or 2 minutes; the client should rise slowly from a chair and then stand for 1 to 2 minutes; and when symptoms of orthostatic hypotension occur, someone assisting the client in getting out of bed or a chair can decrease the risk of falls due to orthostatic hypotension.